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The great divide. While you've been adjusting to the excitement of being pregnant, the new life inside you has been busy. The fertilised egg is implanting itself into the side of .. Read More

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Signs of life. A missed period may be the only indication that you're pregnant. You might also experience some spotting as your fertilised egg implants into the uterus. This light .. Read More

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Pipeline in place. The placenta, which started to form last week, and the beginnings of the umbilical cord are already working to channel essential nutrients from your body to the embryo. .. Read More

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An ocean of emotions.How do you feel now that you're actually pregnant? If you've been trying to conceive for a while, you're probably ecstatic. You may also be anxious, wondering .. Read More

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Closed for business. An important milestone occurs this week: the neural tube, which began to form last week, starts to close over what will become your baby's spinal cord. .. Read More

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Conditions with a cause. The changes your body undergoes in early pregnancy, though exciting, can be challenging at times. Remember that every symptom is serving a purpose. Your breasts may .. Read More

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Brain child. Your little one's big accomplishment last week was the "zipping up" of the neural tube. This week, the budding genius is working on building brainpower. Although brain development .. Read More

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Gotta go!Do you find yourself constantly running to the bathroom? Your raging hormones and increased blood volume cause your body to produce more fluid, which then has to be eliminated. .. Read More

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From head to toes. Last week, the brain started to develop into three distinct structures. This week, other body parts are beginning: hands and feet are forming tiny webbed fingers and .. Read More

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Getting good care. It's time for your first prenatal visit, so if you haven't visited your general practitioner or midwife, do so now. Women who start receiving prenatal care in .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your little one's development last week. Congratulations! The embryo inside you gets a new name this week-the official designation is now foetus. And this foetus .. Read More

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Make way for milk. By now, you've probably noticed significant changes in your breasts. They're likely fuller and heavier and may be tender to the touch. Though your breasts will .. Read More

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; Now 'ear this. Arm and leg development was the big news last week. By the end of this week, the outside ears will be developed. Right now they sit very .. Read More

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Kick the caffeine habit. It's tempting to reach for another cup of coffee when you're exhausted. Although research indicates that drinking coffee in moderation isn't harmful to the foetus, many .. Read More

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Check out what happened last week with your foetus's development. Meet the beat. Your little one's heart has been beating furiously for weeks, but it's only just become loud enough .. Read More

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Gotta have it. Some experts think cravings are your body's way of telling you what it needs. Others disagree. No one really knows why cravings occur during pregnancy, but there's .. Read More

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Nail works. Last week nail beds formed at the tips of your little one's fingers and toes. This week, fingernails actually start to grow from those nail beds and will continue .. Read More

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Timely test. Now is the time to speak with your GP or midwife about the pros and cons of prenatal screening , for birth defects like Down's syndrome and spina .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your little one's development last week. The producers. Now that your foetus has completed the task of forming all the critical body structures, the organs .. Read More

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Welcome to the second trimester! Many women describe the next few months as the honeymoon period of pregnancy. The discomforts of the first trimester-fatigue, nausea, and frequent urination-ease up a .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your little one last week. Mouth in motion. If your little one could understand your jokes, you'd see a smile this week (or a frown .. Read More

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The ever-expanding uterus. Losing your waistline? That's because your uterus is beginning to rise above your pubic bone. You might not be able to feel it on your own, especially .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your little one last week. Hello, hair. By the end of the week, your little one's scalp hair pattern will be established for life. Some .. Read More

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Get-up-and-go. By this point, the nausea and fatigue you may have experienced in the first trimester have probably subsided. Many women report that they now start to feel energised. If .. Read More

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Sitting tall. The appearance of body hair and possibly head hair was the big story last week. This week, thanks to strengthening muscles, your little one is working on lifting the .. Read More

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The side effect. Most GPs or midwives recommend that you sleep on your side during pregnancy. It's thought that lying on your back can increase pressure on the vena cava, .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your pregnancy last week. Growth spurt. This week, your little one starts to plump up a bit. The fat that's acquired, also called adipose .. Read More

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Dress S.O.S. Are you still squeezing into your pre-pregnancy clothes? It's time to invest in some outfits that fit you well. You may be pleasantly surprised at the selection and .. Read More

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Check out what happened last week. One of a kind. This week, your little one is developing one of the characteristics that will make her unique: fingerprints. Pads of fat .. Read More

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Advice overload. You may notice that everyone, from your mother-in-law to complete strangers, feels compelled to offer advice about your pregnancy. How much you should exercise, what you should eat, .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your little one's development last week. Extra eggs. You may not know the sex yet, but if you're carrying a girl, the reproductive .. Read More

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Funny face. Don't try to wash off the dark patches on your nose, cheeks, and forehead. They're not dirt-they're a common condition of pregnancy called chloasma, or the "mask of .. Read More

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Last week, vernix started to coat your baby's skin. This week, he's completely covered with the creamy substance, which will protect his delicate skin from the amniotic fluid. Making sense. .. Read More

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Hump week. Congratulations-you're halfway through your pregnancy! You've come a long way in four and a half months. Your uterus has grown to three times its original height. When your .. Read More

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Check out what happened last week in your baby's development. Heart throb. "What's that noise-the one that sounds like galloping horses?" Your baby's heartbeat gets stronger and louder every day. .. Read More

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Sore spot. Backaches, especially in the lower back, are quite common during pregnancy. And it's no wonder-your growing uterus is shifting your centre of gravity and pulling your lower back .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Brow know-how. As if concentrating on a tricky math problem, your clever baby can furrow his brow. And now .. Read More

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Welcome respite. Despite the occasional aches and pains, this stage of pregnancy is fun! Your belly has grown enough for you to really "feel" pregnant, and the rest of the .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Story time. "My favourite sound is my mother's voice when she sings or talks to me." Now that .. Read More

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Back to school. If you haven't already signed up for antenatal classes, now is the time to register, as they can fill up quickly. Most programmes are designed to start .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Energiser baby. Jumping and diving, rolling and kicking-your little one is having a great time training for the Baby .. Read More

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Pre-term labour alert. From here on out, you need to be alert to the signs of pre-term labour. The most common symptoms are menstrual-like cramps, a change in vaginal discharge, .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. In the round. "My body fills out a little every day." Your baby measures just over 30 cm (about 12 .. Read More

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Football mum. Does it seem as if your organs are starting to get squished? No wonder-your uterus is now about the size of a football. It measures from your pubic .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Practice breaths. This week, your baby's nostrils are starting to open up, which gives him the chance to practice breathing .. Read More

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Snack attack. Remember, your baby is eating off your plate, so you need to continue to pay attention to what you eat and how often you eat. You also need .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Just looking. "What are all those lights and shadows?" After being fused shut for more than four months, your baby's .. Read More

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Right on target. Your breasts will keep changing throughout your pregnancy (and beyond). They've probably continued to grow somewhat since they started swelling in your first trimester. Many women find .. Read More

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Last week, your baby opened his eyes for the first time in four months, and he began to see light and shadows. This week, if you shine a bright light against .. Read More

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Rh follow-up. If preliminary blood tests showed that you're Rh negative, you may be given an injection of "anti-D" this week, just in case your baby is Rh positive. This .. Read More

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Check out what happened last week with your baby's development. Temperature control. "How does it stay so warm in here?" This week marks an important milestone in your baby's brain .. Read More

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Weighty matters. You're in the home stretch now-11 more weeks to go! Your baby will be putting on most of his weight over the next three months, and so will .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Making headway. Your baby's brain continues its amazing development. Up until now, its surface has been smooth. This week, the .. Read More

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The seventh-month itch. By this time, the top of your uterus is about 4 inches above your belly button. The stretching skin on your belly may itch; this is completely .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Counting to 10. Many doctors and midwives recommend that mothers monitor their baby's movements once they're well into the third .. Read More

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Out of breath. You may have begun to feel breathless a few months ago; now you're probably having a tougher time getting enough air. That's because your ever-expanding uterus is .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Ups and downs. Your acrobat may be standing on his head now: most babies settle in the head-down, or vertex, .. Read More

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Let the ribbing begin. Ouch! As it gets more crowded in your belly, you may feel your baby's toes or elbows poking you in the ribs. It's not as fun .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Quick study. "All of my senses are working now!" Your baby's brain is still developing rapidly as her five senses .. Read More

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Scaling up. You should be gaining weight too-about a pound (just under 0.5Kg ) a week. You'll continue to put on pounds until just before delivery. Don't try to slow .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Making the drop. If your baby is a boy, his testicles are now descending from his abdomen into his scrotum. .. Read More

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Is it show time? With only a few weeks to go, it's a good idea to know the signs of labour. Labour is different for every woman, but the most .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Got iron? It's very important to eat lots of iron-rich food in the third trimester. Your baby absorbs this crucial .. Read More

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What you should know about Cesareans. No matter how much thought and preparation you put into it, childbirth (like parenthood) can be unpredictable. There's always a chance your doctor will .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. How sweet the sound. Your baby loves hearing you read or sing. In fact, studies show that newborns prefer the .. Read More

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Stepping up the checkups. You'll see a lot your midwife, from now until you deliver. She will want to see you weekly from 36 weeks to keep a close eye .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Measuring up. "Gaining a little weight every day helps me get ready for the big day." It's likely that your .. Read More

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The trade-off. Of course, the baby's dropping is a mixed blessing. The good news is that you can breathe more easily. The bad news is that you may feel extra .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby's development last week. Any day now. Your baby is now considered to be full-term, even though your official due date is still two .. Read More

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Water works. As your baby grows, she puts more and more pressure on your bladder, which is now squashed flat as a pancake. You may be making more trips to .. Read More

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Check out what happened last week with your baby's development. Hormone helpers. Your baby continues to prepare for her grand entrance. Her endocrine system, which is responsible for hormone production, .. Read More

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True or false? You may have already experienced Braxton Hicks contractions, which are your body's way of practicing for the real deal. Now that you're considered full-term, it may be .. Read More

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Check out what happened with your baby last week. A mind of his own. "Maybe it's time for my big entrance . . . or maybe not!" As much as .. Read More

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Wonder-full changes. As you near the end of your pregnancy, take a moment to reflect upon the incredible transformation your body has undergone in the past nine months. Your uterus .. Read More